PPT-Powers of Congress

Bell Ringer Can you give an example of a power of Congress Delegated Powers Congressional powers are delegated given by the Constitution These delegated powers are either 1 Expressed 2Implied or 3 Inherent . What powers did the Founders grant to the Legislative Branch?. Clause 1.. The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common . National vs. State Government. Federalism: The idea that both the state & national government have powers.. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/federalism.html. Exclusive Powers of the National and State Governments. Unit IV: The Presidency and the Bureaucracy. Lesson 1. Is the modern presidency too powerful or not powerful enough?. Qualifications and Term. Formal qualifications . (established by Article II). Natural-born citizen. Powers Granted to Congress. Financing Government. Collect taxes, borrow & print money. Regulating and Encouraging American Trade and Industry. Foreign & domestic trade. Roads & Post Offices. Expressed Powers. The Power to tax. Taxes are used to provide for public needs (and we have many needs). Limits on taxing. Can only tax for public purposes or “general Welfare”. Can’t tax exports. A Simple Overview. Constitutional Powers. Powers of the President that are directly in the Constitution.. Military Powers. Commander in Chief: Civilian head of the military.. Conducting Military Action. Money and Commerce. The Power to Tax. A . Tax is a charge levied by government on persons or property to raise money to meet public needs. . Congress . does not . have an unlimited power to tax.. Tax collecting cannot go against another part of the constitution. Pair up with an elbow partner…you need pen and paper with both full names at the top. Title it “. Taxes. ” . 1.) In your words explain what is a tax, and what it is used for?. 2.) Give as many examples of the different types of taxes as you can think of (you should know at least 3 types). Enumerated/Delegated (Expressed) powers . are specifically given to Congress in the Constitution.. Article 1, Section 8. of the Constitution spells out the major powers of the Congress.. The first . What’s the Difference Between Expressed and Implied?. Expressed Powers. Implied Powers. Expressed means that they are explicitly written in the Constitution, giving Congress the direct power to regulate those areas. Chapter 6 Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Section 1 Constitutional Powers The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution enables Congress to expand its powers. Conflicting interpretations of the elastic clause are reflected in Supreme Court rulings on the power of Congress. Chapter 6 Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Section 1 Constitutional Powers The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution enables Congress to expand its powers. Conflicting interpretations of the elastic clause are reflected in Supreme Court rulings on the power of Congress. Civics. Main Idea. Congress represents the people and enacts laws in their name, playing a vital role in our government’s system of checks and balances.. Essential Question. What powers does the Constitution give to Congress?. National Powers. Constitution grants the national government delegated powers.. Three types of powers the national government has:. Expressed Powers. Implied Powers. Inherent Powers. Expressed Powers.